Las interactive brings together the free information portal vtk online and the training portal las campus. The website addresses researchers, students, competent authorities, trainers as well as technical staff at Universities, independent research facilities and the industry.
Information and training platform for laboratory Animal science
Our offer
Overview EU modules
VTK OnlineInformation portal
What is vtk online?
vtk online is a free information platform on laboratory animal science topics. It was developed in the framework of the funding guidelines of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) on "Alternatives to animal experiments" and expanded through DFG funding.
During the implementation of EU Directive 2010/63/EU a new, modular learning and teaching concept was recommended (for information on this see under Modular training) and vtk online has been structured accordingly.
Overview courses
LAS CampusOnline courses
What las campus has to offer
People who work with laboratory animals need to be adequately trained and qualified and to undergo continuing education. For this, las campus offers various online training options. We also create modules to order and can compile modules for you for specific teaching and training purposes. Examples of what we have to offer are:
- online courses to acquire knowledge in accordance with Annex 1 Section 3 TierSchVersV (DE: People who perform or plan and design experiments);
- further training modules on certain core themes (recognized by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office [FSVO])
-- Registration with LAS interactive is essentially free of charge --
Our topics
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Click on our topic cards to see what is behind them!
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Recht
Recht
Alle Inhalte stehen im Kontext der aktuellen EU-Gesetzgebung. Ein Themenkomplex "Deutsches Tierschutzgesetz" fokussiert die Rechtslage in Deutschland.
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Biology
Biology
Our content is species-specific and presents the characteristics of a wide variety of animal species used in research.
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Methods
Methods
The “Methods without anaesthesia” module on vtk online presents general and species-specific procedures e.g. for blood sampling and methods of administration.
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Housing
Housing
In animal housing, the animals must be individually distinguishable. Possible examples of identification methods are presented here, with illustration.
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Behavior
Behavior
In the “Laboratory animal biology” module, specific behaviours of animal species are discussed, such as social interactions in rats.
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Quiz
Quiz
In our tests, you can check your knowledge on the basis of picture annotations, cloze tests or multiple choice questions.
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Hygiene status
Hygiene status
In "Versuchstierhaltung" wird neben grundsätzlichen Haltungsvorgaben auch auf hygienische Anforderungen (allgemein und tierartspezifisch) sowie Tiergesundheit eingegangen.
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Constraint
Constraint
The severity clasification as stipulated in Annex VIII Directive 2010/63/EU is discussed here (non-recovery, mild, moderate, severe) and examples of constraints are presented.
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Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare
Our content is supported wherever possible by extensive illustrative (photos and drawings) and video material. This reduces the use of animals for teaching purposes.
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Anatomy
Anatomy
Basic knowledge of anatomy is taught e.g. using extensive zoom-in illustrative material (mouse, rat and hamster).
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Animal species
Animal species
The animal species covered here include both mammals (rodents, rabbits, bats etc.), and also amphibians, fish and birds.
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Methods
Methods
In addition to the procedures, this section covers cannula sizes, dosing volumes and blood sample quantities. These are based on current recommendations.
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Anatomy
Anatomy
The procedure and documentation of dissections are demonstrated using illustrative material.
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Methods
Methods
Our content on anaesthesia includes the basic principles of pharmacology, general anaesthesia and analgesia.
Knowledge protects animals
Sound knowledge and skills in laboratory animal science and in animal experimental work are key to handling laboratory animals in a way that in in keeping with animal welfare and in the spirit of the 3Rs. This concerns all fields of research using animal experiments, whether field research, basic biological research, applied medical research or experiments for safety testing.
Media center
Key data of laboratory animals
Interactively compare physiological data, blood parameters and other values on LASed.
Recognize tissues and structures
Test your knowledge about different tissues of the mouse on the PC or mobile device.
TopDo you have any questions, suggestions or criticisms?
Please send us a message using the contact form or send us an email to admin@las-interactive.de.
You can usually expect a reply within one working day.
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